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About

Chickerell is a coastal ward situated west of Weymouth, characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land. The area includes the main settlement of Chickerell village, along with the smaller hamlet of Chickerell Hive and stretches of land bordering the Fleet lagoon. The local economy has historical ties to farming, though it now also serves as a commuter base for the larger Weymouth and Portland area.

The topography is generally low-lying, with the ward's western boundary defined by the brackish waters of The Fleet, a notable natural lagoon. A specific network of ancient footpaths, including the Wessex Ridgeway, traverses the area, connecting the hinterland to the coast. Residential patterns show a distinction between the older village core and more modern housing estates built in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Chickerell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chickerell is £49,536 per year. There are 2 schools in Chickerell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chickerell is home to around 7,817 people, with a population density of about 498.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chickerell Population
7,817
Population density
498.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.91(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.35(+77%)
Shoplifting
9.47(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.34(+44%)
Other theft
6.52(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,439
95.2%
Other White
161
2.06%
Other Asian
37
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.46%
Irish
25
0.32%
Total population: 7,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,617
24.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,309
20.03%
No qualifications
1,172
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,512
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
970
28.17%
Other social rented
402
11.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
10.89%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.35%
Total households: 3,443

Property prices in Chickerell

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Chickerell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chickerell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chickerell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£402,500
Flats8£153,500
Semi-Detached30£320,000
Terraced53£285,000

10 years median price trend in Chickerell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chickerell.

All postcodes in Chickerell

DT34LJ

Glennie Way

DT34DR

East Street

DT34FX

Everdene Drive

DT34NQ

Curlew Close

DT40SQ

Tollerdown Road

DT34AJ

Putton Lane

DT34FJ

Bailey Place

DT34DF

Fleet Lane

DT34GF

Chickerell Road

DT34LT

Lerrett Close

DT49LT

Cockles Lane

DT49HY

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT49TB

Cumberland Drive

DT49DQ

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT34FP

Northover Lane

DT34BH

Nottington Lane

DT49GN

Sea Clover Lane

DT40HB

Ludlow Road

DT34AP

Lower Way

DT49XD

Hampshire Road

DT49TN

Gloucester Close

DT49GB

Camp Road

DT34DT

East Street

DT34AN

Lower Putton Lane

DT34DY

West Street

DT40HA

Leamington Road

DT49EN

Raymond Road

DT34DQ

Chickerell Road

DT49HX

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT34LN

Elziver Close

DT34NH

Trenchard Way

DT49TW

Chickerell Road

DT34AH

Browns Crescent

DT34AR

Lower Way

DT34DD

Australia Road

DT34AA

Fleet Court

DT34PJ

Lugger Close

DT34FE

Facey Road

DT34FU

Lilly Lane

DT35FY

The Drove

DT34FR

Farwell Crescent

DT34NN

School Close

DT49EW

Gordon Crescent

DT34NF

Teal Avenue

DT34LZ

Plover Drive

DT49TL

Alexandra Road

DT40SH

Warren Close

DT34EJ

Bakehouse Corner

DT49SY

Chickerell Road

DT34DP

Meadow Close

DT34DX

North Square

DT34FG

Charles Dean Walk

DT34BZ

Nottington Lane

DT34DS

East Street

DT34AL

Green Lane

DT40EY

Leamington Road

DT34BG

Coldharbour

DT34DL

Chickerell Road

DT34GJ

Courage Way

DT34AX

Spiller Road

DT34GT

Buckland Cottages

DT34BD

Marshallsay Road

DT34DG

Chickerell Road

DT49DS

Vines Place

DT34BP

Nottington Lane

DT49DY

St Helens Road

DT49UE

Overbury Close

DT34BY

Lower Putton Lane

DT34GZ

Boardman Fields

DT34GQ

Carters Road

DT34AT

Rashley Road

DT40HG

Leeds Crescent

DT34AE

Putton Lane

DT49DT

Lynch Lane

DT34GL

Dunster Rise

DT49EG

Rosecroft Road

DT34BN

Nottington Lane

DT49WN

Radipole Lane

DT34AZ

School Close

DT34BS

Church Lane

DT40SX

Cobham Drive

DT34FL

Chickerell Link Road

DT34AY

Rex Lane

DT34PB

Pugmill Lane

DT34GX

Bank Farm Drove

DT34PD

Kiln Terrace

DT34AU

Fairfield

DT34NR

Avocet Close

DT34NE

The Hythe

DT49DX

Littleview Road

DT40EZ

Leamington Road

DT40ST

Cobham Drive

DT34BU

Nottington Lane

DT40HQ

Lincoln Road

DT34PA

The Coppice

DT35DF

Nottington Lane

DT40HJ

Liverpool Road

DT49EH

Fraser Avenue

DT34LS

Mariners Way

DT34BW

Frampton Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.